European Leaders Call for Second Referendum, Hungary’s Orban Rejects Punishing Brexit Britain
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has rejected calls to “punish” the UK in Brexit negotiations as other EU leaders call for a second referendum.
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‘Panama Papers’ Maltese PM Wins Second Term, Pledges Gay Marriage Law
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Joseph Muscat was sworn in Monday for a second term as Malta’s prime minister, pledging to introduce a gay marriage law when Parliament convenes in the next few weeks.
Maltese PM Calls Snap Election Following ‘Panama Papers’ Scandal
VALLETTA (AFP) – Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on Monday called a snap general election for June 3, bowing to pressure over his family being embroiled in the Panama Papers scandal.
World View: European Anger and British Self-Delusion Follow Brexit Plan Speech
Contents: Brexit becomes more real after Theresa May’s speech; European anger versus British self-delusion
Europe Gears Up for ‘Record Levels’ of New Migrants in 2017
With its open doors immigration policy, Europe can expect “record levels” of new migrants in 2017, according to the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU).
World View: With Libya in Chaos, Migrant Deal with Italy Collapses
Contents: Over 100 migrants drown in Mediterranean after their dinghy sinks; With Libya in chaos, migrant deal with Italy collapses
EU President Says He’s a ‘Global Winner’ and ‘European Dream’ Lives On After Brexit
The president of the European Commission has declared himself a “global winner”, before claiming Brexit could accelerate the process of European integration.
